What Does the Bible Say About Leadership?

1 Timothy 3:1

“This is a trustworthy saying: "If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position."”

Proverbs 11:14

“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”

Hebrews 13:7

“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”

1 Peter 5:2-3

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”

Proverbs 16:12

“Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.”

Matthew 20:26-28

“Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Jeremiah 23:1-2

“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!... You have scattered my flock and driven them away. You have not cared for them, but I will take care to punish you for the evil things you have done, declares the Lord.”